Spinal Discitis and Epidural Abscess

Damjan (University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust) Veljanoski, Pragnesh (Aberdeen Royal Infirmary and University of Aberdeen) Bhatt

Cambridge University Press, 2024

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Spinal infections (SIs) affect intervertebral discs, vertebral bodies, and surrounding tissues, commonly in the lumbar region. Symptoms are non-specific, causing diagnostic delays. Clinicians must suspect SI early. This Element presents two real cases, reviews core knowledge, highlights diagnostic challenges, and outlines treatment options.

ISBN-13
9781009494823
ISBN-10
1009494821
Publisher
Cambridge University Press
Year
2024
Publication date
2024-10-03
Pages
32
Dimensions
235x161x9
Weight
200